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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,386.32, 35,033.32 and 14,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,386.32, 35,033.32 and 14,056 is: 19,397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,386.32 : 35,033.32 = 14,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,386.32/35,033.32 = 14,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,386.32x = 35,033.32 × 14,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,386.32x = 492,428,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,428,345.92/25,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.39

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